We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For most homeowners, the bathroom is the one room in the house you don't want to mess with regarding maintenance and repairs. And of all your ...

Dear Ken: Recently, you suggested to caulk around the base of a toilet. Isn't that the purpose of the wax ring? - Paula Answer: The wax ring does seal the toilet base to the waste pipe, but caulking ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed ...

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